After you apply any cream- or liquid-based products — like your foundation, blush, or even cream eyeshadow — you can use translucent powder to set them. This will help keep your makeup from creasing after a few hours. "I use translucent powder during an entire makeup application," Hoffman said.

How do you use translucent setting powder?

Chinchilla says the only way to apply setting powder is to press it into your skin while your foundation is still wet. "You should press powder onto your skin with a flat-shaped brush or powder puff," he says. "Pressing it on will prevent the foundation from moving around or streaking in the process.

Do you put translucent powder before or after foundation?

When you apply foundation, be sure to completely blend it in, and that it's still wet, before applying setting powder. This allows the products to properly integrate for flawless coverage.